South Korea martial law ‘a painful reminder of how easily democracy can be threatened,’ protesters say
Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s ...
Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context
These moments resonate with South Koreans in their daily lives, even if there’s still widespread confusion over the president ...
South Korean President Yoon's martial law declaration raises questions over his political future
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours, but experts say it raised serious questions ...
What has happened in South Korea and what does martial law have to do with it?
South Korea is reeling after a whiplash eight hours during which the country’s embattled president declared martial law but ...
South Korea’s President Yoon asked to leave own party
Yoon Suk Yeol has not publicly commented since reversing his shock decision to declare martial law on Tuesday night.
US says South Korea's Yoon badly misjudged martial law declaration
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Wednesday that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol "badly misjudged" ...
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South Korea opposition submits motion to impeach Yoon over martial law
South Korea's opposition parties have submitted a motion in parliament to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his ...
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South Korea’s Yoon names new defence minister after botched martial law
The nomination is the first official move by Yoon after he announced the withdrawal of the martial law declaration in the ...
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Daily Cuts - Turmoil in South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law U-turn weakens his position
In just a span of a few hours, South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol backed down from a standoff with opposition ...
South Korea martial law: Defence minister resigns; ruling party leader says will block impeachment bill | 10 points
In response to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law, South Korea’s ruling party pledged to thwart impeachment efforts led by the opposition. The swift reversal of the martial law ...
South Korea urges calm in markets as it renews vow for action
The recent martial law row has had limited effects on markets so far, the Finance Ministry said. Read more at ...
How is a South Korean president impeached and does the opposition have enough votes to do so?
South Korean lawmakers have submitted a Bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law and reversed ...